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Social Inequality and Discrimination

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Social inequality and discrimination involve the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities based on race, class, or gender. These concepts are frequently tested in UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions helps clarify key sociological theories and structural challenges.

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Social Inequality and Discrimination Questions

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the belief that one's own racial or ethnic group is superior to others?

  1. Ethnocentrism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Racism

  4. Discrimination
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture and way of life is superior to all others.

Multiple choice

What is the term for prejudice and discrimination based on ethnicity?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Nationalism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Xenophobia is the fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners, often leading to discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the process of assigning individuals to racial or ethnic categories?

  1. Racialization

  2. Ethnicization

  3. Stereotyping

  4. Profiling
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Racialization is the process of assigning individuals to racial categories based on perceived physical characteristics.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that racial or ethnic groups have inherent differences in intelligence, morality, or other traits?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Scientific racism
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Scientific racism is the belief that racial or ethnic groups have inherent differences in intelligence, morality, or other traits, based on pseudoscientific theories.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that all racial or ethnic groups are equal and should be treated with respect?

  1. Equality

  2. Equity

  3. Diversity

  4. Inclusion
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Explanation

Equality is the belief that all racial or ethnic groups are equal and should be treated with respect, regardless of their differences.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the process of valuing and celebrating the diversity of racial or ethnic groups in a society?

  1. Diversity

  2. Inclusion

  3. Multiculturalism

  4. Pluralism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Multiculturalism is the process of valuing and celebrating the diversity of racial or ethnic groups in a society, recognizing their unique contributions.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of creating a society where all racial or ethnic groups have equal opportunities and outcomes?

  1. Equity

  2. Inclusion

  3. Diversity

  4. Social justice
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Equity is the process of creating a society where all racial or ethnic groups have equal opportunities and outcomes, regardless of their background.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the process of actively challenging racism and discrimination in society?

  1. Anti-racism

  2. Social justice

  3. Diversity

  4. Inclusion
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Explanation

Anti-racism is the process of actively challenging racism and discrimination in society, promoting racial equality and justice.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the process of creating policies and practices that address racial and ethnic disparities and promote equity?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Diversity management

  3. Racial justice

  4. Equity-based policymaking
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Equity-based policymaking is the process of creating policies and practices that address racial and ethnic disparities and promote equity.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the process of acknowledging and addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of racism and discrimination on racial or ethnic groups?

  1. Racial healing

  2. Truth and reconciliation

  3. Reparations

  4. Historical reckoning
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Historical reckoning is the process of acknowledging and addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of racism and discrimination on racial or ethnic groups.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the process of creating a society where all racial or ethnic groups have equal power and influence?

  1. Racial justice

  2. Social justice

  3. Equity

  4. Inclusion
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Explanation

Racial justice is the process of creating a society where all racial or ethnic groups have equal power and influence, and where racism and discrimination are eliminated.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency to perceive and evaluate individuals based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Racial bias

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Racial stereotyping

  4. Racial prejudice
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Racial stereotyping refers to the tendency to attribute certain traits, behaviors, and roles to individuals based solely on their race or ethnicity, often leading to inaccurate and biased perceptions and evaluations.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency to favor individuals of one's own race or ethnicity over individuals of other races or ethnicities?

  1. In-group favoritism

  2. Out-group homogeneity

  3. Cross-racial bias

  4. Racial discrimination
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Explanation

In-group favoritism refers to the tendency to favor individuals who are perceived to be part of one's own group, which can lead to discrimination against individuals who are perceived to be part of other groups.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency to perceive and evaluate individuals based on their gender and race simultaneously?

  1. Intersectionality

  2. Multiple discrimination

  3. Double jeopardy

  4. Compound discrimination
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Explanation

Intersectionality refers to the tendency to perceive and evaluate individuals based on their gender and race simultaneously, recognizing that these identities intersect and can lead to unique experiences of discrimination and privilege.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the concentration of poverty and educational disadvantage in certain geographic areas?

  1. Educational segregation

  2. Concentrated poverty

  3. Spatial inequality

  4. Educational apartheid
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Concentrated poverty refers to the concentration of poverty and educational disadvantage in specific geographic areas, often leading to a lack of resources, poor housing conditions, and limited access to quality education.